Category Archives: Job Search Tips

Audio Recording with Assistant Casting Director, Kate Martineau Adams

Assistant Casting Director, Kate Martineau Adams, talks with author Susan Dansby about how actors can better prepare themselves for auditions, the importance of actors being more than “natural” when reading for a part, what soap actors Billy Magnussen (Casey, As the World Turns) and Eric Sheffer Stevens (Reid, As the World Turns) did to stand out in their auditions, the irony that the soap opera habit her dad teased her about became one they both shared, and the initially frustrating-eventually rewarding connections of her personal life to her “dream job” work life. Continue reading

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No Small Parts: The Importance of Background Players in Soap Opera

In this interview, Kate Martineau Adams compares the potential for moving up in acting ranks from background (extra) player to principal roles in soaps and features. She explains why you might want to be an extra in one form, and definitely not in another. Continue reading

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When Screen Tests Impress: How Two Soap Actors Got Parts They Weren’t Auditioning For

Assistant Casting Director, Kate Martineau Adams (formerly of As the World Turns) reinforces the view that a great audition can lead to getting cast for a great role – even a role you didn’t audition for. She gives two examples of actors who didn’t get the job they came in for, but still got hired. Continue reading

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Audio Recording with Casting Director Mary Clay Boland as Susan Dansby Asks: How Did You Get That Job?

Casting director, Mary Clay Boland, talks with author Susan Dansby about how she got started in the entertainment industry, and progressed through career changes from an internship in casting for theatre, to working on casting for films and television, to soaps – specifically daytime drama, As the World Turns, and beyond. Continue reading

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Sharing Dream Job Tips at the Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University

Overview of a visit to The Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) at Carnegie Mellon University. From decor to classes to project teams, the ETC prepares today’s students for present and future dream jobs.

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Companies Hiring November 1-7

Just ran across this post from AOL Jobs about 10 top companies that are hiring this week. List of jobs hiring week of November 1-7.

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9 Tips that can Help You Get a Publicized Job Fast!

Think your job search is over when hear that some big companies are hiring, creating thousands of job openings? Here’s how to stand out in the crowd when applying for those jobs you just found out about online or on TV. Continue reading

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Free “Get A Job Fast” Speech GA State, Thursday

Author Susan Dansby will be speaking at GA State University, November 4, 2010. Her speech is entitled “From Soap Opera to Dream Job.” Admission is free. Continue reading

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Free Way to Stay Focused During Your Dream Job Search

Staying focused enough to get a dream job fast is no easy feat. Here’s a simple, easy, free method of staying on track so you can get hired as quickly as possible. Continue reading

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How Casting Directors Promote, Protect and Defend Actors During the Audition Process

Casting director, Mary Clay Boland (formerly of As the World Turns) discusses the audition process in soaps. She explains why it might be a good idea to go over your audition material with the casting director before you’re seen by producers. Continue reading

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